Minor behavioral problems will be handled by the center’s Site Director through verbal warnings, “cool down time”, Problem Solving Sheets and Incident Reports. Both the Problem Solving Sheets and Incident Reports must be reviewed with the parent and the parent is required to sign the incident report.
Parent Conferences
Three (3) Incident Reports within a two (2) week period constitutes a parent conference to be held within one (1) week of the last Incident Report. These parent conferences will be held between the hours of 7:45am and 4:45pm and will be held either at the child’s ABC Center or at the main office located at 2815 Patapsco Road, Finksburg, MD.
Procedures Regarding Inappropriate Behavior
A child who is involved in any type of behavior that is determined by the Site Director, and Executive Director or Senior Managers of ABC Care, Inc. to be conduct unacceptable for a child attending an ABC Care Before and After School Program, can be suspended or expelled. The Executive Director or Senior Managers have the authority to determine the length of the suspension, which can range from one (1) to five (5) days.
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ABC Care Inc. reserves the right to employ the following procedures in dealing with instances of inappropriate behavior:The Site Director of the center may confiscate inappropriate and/or objectionable materials and/or objects that may be used for inappropriate behavior.
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The Site Director of the center, with the Senior Manager’s guidance, reserves the right to determine the degree of punishment (i.e. Incident Reports, suspension, expulsion)
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The Executive Director or Senior Managers have the right to request full payment for total replacement and/or monetary reimbursement for repairs and/or replacement of broken/destroyed objects resulting from a deliberate or accidental breakage. This includes center equipment, school items, and children/staff personal belongings.
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Field trips are a privilege. The Site Director of the center reserves the right to withhold a child from attending a field trip.
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The Site Director of the center reserves the right to request that a child’s parent accompany him/her while attending a field trip.
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The Executive Director or Senior Managers reserve the right to require counseling and/or psychological testing.
Offenses
The following lists are examples of SOME of the offenses for which a child may receive an Incident Report, suspension, or expulsion, depending on the circumstances and severity surrounding the offense.
Incident Reports
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Leaving the designated area that ABC Care is utilizing at that time.
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Throwing rocks, sticks, etc.
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Failure to refrain from hurting another (pinching, pushing, punching, biting, kicking, etc...)
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Using vulgar language, verbally or in written form
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Showing disrespect to another person (child or staff member)
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Improper use of equipment, materials, or furniture
Suspensions which may result in expulsion
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Failure of parent(s) to attend a parent conference or adhere to its recommendations
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Theft/Robbery
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Use or possession of tobacco or firearms
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Arson/lighting matches
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Assault and battery of a staff member
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Violent behavior which creates a substantial danger to persons or property
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Possession of a real or look-a-like weapon
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Destruction and vandalism of school or personal property
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Fire alarm misuse
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Harassment
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Insubordination (disobeying a directive from a Director or School Age Child Care Teacher)
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Gambling for money
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Lack of required immunizations or health inventories
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Sexual activity or indecent exposure